The town of Negombo is located on the Western coast on the map of Sri Lanka. It is just a hop away from the country’s main international airport and is home to a large number of attractions ranging from the untouched beaches with golden sands, a generous sprinkling of churches which are heirlooms from a colonial past and a typical fishing village. There are also Hindu and Buddhist temples to visit in the township. The mornings in this town are characterised by hundreds of sails dotting the horizon, which eventually gather at the local fishing harbour at late morning to sell the day’s catch.
For any traveller stopping by in Sri Lanka or on a short trip to Colombo, Negombo is one of the most convenient places to visit to get a flavour of the local lifestyle of the fishing community. A stroll to the fish market will provide anyone a first hand experience of a fish market, all complete with sounds and smells amidst the haggling and bargaining and the busy activity of buying and selling fish.
The attractions in the region do not stop at the beach. One of the most popular activities amongst tourists is to go on a photo shoot of the catamaran sails that dot the horizon in the morning. It is truly picture postcard material. If you are adventurous enough, it is also possible to hire a catamaran and go for a little ride.
There is a lagoon in which one can enjoy a boat ride or go on an exploration of the Dutch Fort. If you have a little bit more time, there is also the Muthurajawela Marsh where one can go on a boat ride to spot the birds and other wildlife. A two to three hour boat ride early in morning would be ideal to spot colourful birds and enjoy tranquillity amidst nature.
Anyone stopping over in this paradise island for a quick break and looking for aNegombo beach hotel, there are a large number of Sri Lanka beach resort to choose from and an ideal option is Jetwing Sea. The Sri Lanka Beach Resorts along the Negombo beach are perfect for a relaxing holiday or for a quick stop over at this city, which is close to the airport.
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